Are you a Homeowners Association board member interested in distributing information to your residents? Are you a local non-profit interested in partnering on a conservation workshop in the future? Perhaps you are a public or private school teacher and are looking for a guest expert to present to your class in grades K-12? ​Look no further! Whidbey Island Conservation District staff can work with you to design a presentation or workshop, or provide you with natural resource tips and guidance. Please contact Kelsi or Shannon at (888) 678-4922 to learn more.

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native plant resources

Native Plants promote

Better Ground

Native plants provide a landowner with countless possibilities for infusing conservation into their backyards. Whether you have a wetland, a shoreline, a forest, or a lot in town, you'll want to browse and click on the publications listed below. If you are trying to locate the WICD Annual Native Bareroot Plant Sale, click here.

Seasonal Noxious Weed

​Bulletin

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Created in 2013, the Weed Bulletin has grown to include now a quarterly (4X per year) publication available to all island residents, developed in partnership between WICD and Island County Noxious Weed Control Board. The seasonal focus of the bulletin is intended to help highlight the most important noxious weeds for landowners to look out for that season.

To signup to receive the weed bulletin, or for more information about Island County Noxious Weed Resources, and an archive of past Weed Bulletins, click here. ​

soil conservation resources

It Starts with Soil...

WICD staff can assist you with improving your soils.

Conservation of natural resources starts with understanding your soil. There are many tools and resources available provided through the USDA, WSU Extension, and others to begin the journey of learning about your site.

Create a Soil Report utilizing the USDA's Web Soil Survey, learn about soil fertility and fertilizing soils through WSU Extension publications, and start by having your soil tested through guides offered by Oregon State University below. Be sure to check out our Farm & Ag Assistance page for additional soils-focused resources.

Request a free 30-minute Firewise Home Assessment for your property by contacting Kelsi Mottet at (888) 678-4922 or kelsi(at)whidbeycd.org. Please provide your name, address to receive a Firewise Assessment, and preferred day of the week/time of day between Mon - Fri, 8AM - 5PM.

Be sure to check out the following Firewise™ publications below that will help equip you to have a more Firewise™ backyard or visit the Firewise resource page.